Project Manager
Location: CA, AB, Fort Saskatchewan
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Vocational
Industry: Construction
Function: Project Management

Company profile:

Job description:
The Project Manager reports to and is administratively accountable to the home office Manager of Construction.The project will be organized under the direction of the Operations Manager, whose responsibilities cover all activities on the project site.The Project Manager has the primary responsibility in the fulfillment of PME’s obligations to our Industrial Clients in the field and is responsible to the Operations Manager for the:Successful performance of the construction program.Set up and maintenance of the project administration, costing, scheduling, quality, safety and loss control program.Client relations.Scheduling and chairing construction planning and coordination meetings.The chairing of safety meetings may be delegated to the Site Safety Coordinator, however the responsibility for the safety program for field construction activities rests with the Project Manager.The following list details responsibilities assigned to the Project Manager:Plan the construction function to establish an affective organization.Direct the overall construction program of the project.Provide leadership to promote maximum productivity.Maintain accountability for field costs and forecast costs to complete; and implement cost control procedures within the Project Execution Plan.Ensure a site safety program is developed and implemented to provide a safe working environment for the project construction force.Recommend the award of construction contracts based on the analysis of the estimating department. Negotiate contractual terms with the selected contractor(s); and administer contracts efficiently to maximize contractor performance and minimize exposure to claims and extras.Incorporate procedures so that required information (such as forecast costs and progress data) flows effectively within the project group, to senior company managers, and to our Industrial Clients.Coordinate with municipal authorities as required for public relations, permits and construction interfaces.Develop a plan for turnover of the completed facility to Operations and ensure that turnover is completed on schedule.Managing the liaison between project design engineering and the field.Ensure jobsite procedures and controls are implemented by all personnel.Review, with the Accounting, all construction contractors’ invoices for physical percent complete or units of work complete and approve as appropriate.

Requirements:
Required Attributes:Software is heavily used within the organization processes, the candidate must have strong computer skills and have a history of working within software programs such as: Primavera Contract Manager, Microsoft Projects,Excel, Proprietary SoftwareA minimum of 3-5 years working as a Project ManagerStrong knowledge and proven experience with industrial Earthworks and Civil projects.  Able to mentor Field Engineers and young Project Managers.Good people skills.Excellent analytical skills

Benefits:
  This position is project based and therefore a site rotation is required. We offer a competitive base salary, benefits, profit sharing and share program.